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The Orca Inn

2.0 star property
Motel within walking distance of San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Terrace/patio
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Nestled near San Juan Islands Museum of Art, The Orca Inn offers a warm welcome with an outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi and relax with barbecue grills and outdoor furniture. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (4)

  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
$103 nightly
The total price is $115
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 154 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Oct 19 - Oct 20
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About the neighborhood

Map
770 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whale Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 21 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 3 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 3 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16 min drive
  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 85 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 88 min drive
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rocky Bay Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Triangle - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Orca Inn

When visiting Friday Harbor, The Orca Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Orca Friday Harbor
Orca Inn
Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Hotel Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Motel
The Orca Inn Friday Harbor
The Orca Inn Motel Friday Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Orca Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Orca Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Orca Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Orca Inn and nearby?

The Orca Inn has a picnic area.

What's the area around The Orca Inn like?

The Orca Inn is a short 4-minute walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art and 12 minutes' walk from Whale Museum. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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The Orca Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable

Clean and comfortable.
Tana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient

The room is small but it had two big comfy beds. Bonus, to each have our own bathroom.
Kathleen A., 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Inn was clean and the staff was very friendly. The room was really small and the AC did not work.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean facilities, easy access.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, affordable

This is the place to stay if you're coming to the island to do things on the island, not hang out in your room. Affordable, very clean. Small rooms. Great for sleeping and taking a shower and getting back out into the world. Not always quiet so bring earplugs. If you want to linger in luxurious lodgings, this is not your place. If you want to visit San Juan Island without spending a fortune, this place is clean and comfortable. I slept great.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and smelled good.
phillip m, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was very clean, plenty of parking, short walk to Friday harbor, and absolutely amazing owner. Was a lovely stay and an unbeatable price
Shane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice little Place
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, very small

Clean and very friendly staff. Standard room booked for 2 people was extraordinarily small.
Sophie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and not expensive
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice environment, clean, safe and friendly staff.
cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small but perfect if all you need is a place to sleep near the main area!
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice place
xinyi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best deal in Friday Harbor
Leo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Orca Inn is not a fancy place, but it's in a great location for access to the waterfront and downtown area of Friday Harbor. My room was sufficient for my needs, and I was able to walk to the restaurants and marina, which suited me just fine. This is an expensive place to visit, and The Orca Inn is a great value for the money,
Beth, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Friday Harbor

It was about 1 mile away from ferry but definitely walkable. The woman who checked us in was very friendly. The room was clean and small.
Tosha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Orca Inn

The room was very clean the best part , but was so small a night stand was not bedside. We had a queen size bed. The tv would benefit travelers if streaming sites were available. It’s a mile from town but uphill most of the way, still not a bad walk if you’re not carrying large luggage. The shampoo and body soap are in a dispenser so best to bring your own, walk in smaller shower but good. The bed was not comfortable but we managed. A nice advantage is it’s right across the street from a great bakery to get a bite and coffee for breakfast. YI would stay here if you’re on a budget but next time will pay the money for a larger hotel room.
Betty, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night on Friday Harbor

The accommodations were adequate for my one night business stay. I would stay here again. Taking in sunset from Line Kiln State Park was the highlight.
Heidi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and easy to approach. Double bed for two person was a bit small.
SHEK, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean small hotel, nice lady at the front desk who cared enough to call us on the day of arrival. The premises are clean, and “retro” can’t even call this place “old” because everything feels very clean - spotless shower, like CLEAN 😃 Walkable distance to downtown,
Evgeniya, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No bikes allowed in room

Great location near the Friday Harbor activities. A bit pricey as a solo traveler but still a better option than other places in the area. They insisted on not allowing bicycles in the room and that they need to be kept outside at the rack. This made it uncomfortable with expensive bikes and many people don't carry bike locks and don't have a car when they come to the island. Please either allow bikes in the room so we can feel comfortable or provide an indoor secure place for bikes. This will promote an eco-friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the inn.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy. Nice staff. Small clean room. That’s all we needed for one night after a full day on the island.
La, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in
Richard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The Inn served our needs since we stayed only from 4pm - 9pm. We needed an affordable place to rest and shower before boarding the late ferry to Anacortes. What we do recommend that the shower water pressure is increased. The shower was a trickle, but still hot.
Stanley, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

There was no coffee no ice unfriendly staff super tiny rooms just large enough for a suitcase
Marty, 1-night trip